Opel Movano (2018 year). Instruction — part 10

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Instruction transmission

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

stationary depress the clutch pedal,

pull up the collar on the selector lever

and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

gear selection.
Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.
When operating, depress the clutch

pedal completely. Do not use the

pedal as a foot rest.

Caution

It is inadvisable to drive with hand

resting on the selector lever.

Upshift 3 99.
Stop-start system 3 137.

Instruction transmission

automated

The instruction transmission automated

(MTA) permits instruction (instruction

mode) or automatic gear shifting

(automatic mode), both with

automatic clutch control.

Transmission display

Shows the mode and current gear.

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Starting the engine

Depress the brake pedal when

starting the engine. If the brake pedal

is not depressed, T illuminates in the

transmission display and the engine

cannot be started.
When the brake pedal is depressed,

the transmission automatically shifts

to N (neutral); "N" appears in the

transmission display and the engine

can be started. There may be a slight

delay.

Selector lever

Always move the selector lever in the

appropriate direction as far as it will

go. Upon release, it automatically

returns to the centre position.
N

: neutral

A/M : switch between automatic and

instruction mode
The transmission display

shows "A" when in automatic

mode.

R

: reverse gear

Engage only when vehicle is

stationary. The transmission

display shows "R" when

reverse gear is engaged.

+

: shift to a higher gear.

-

: shift to a lower gear.

Starting off

When the engine is started, the

transmission is in automatic mode.

Depress the brake pedal and move

the selector lever towards + to

engage first gear.
If R is selected, reverse gear is

engaged. The vehicle starts to move

when the brake pedal is released. To

start off quickly, release the brake

pedal and accelerate immediately

after engaging a gear.
In automatic mode the transmission

shifts to other gears automatically,

dependent on driving conditions.
To engage instruction mode, move the

selector lever towards A/M. The

current gear will appear in the

transmission display.
To engage first gear, depress brake

pedal and move selector lever

towards + or -. Shift to a higher or

lower gear by moving selector lever to

+ or -. Gears can be skipped by

moving the selector lever repeatedly

at short intervals.

Stopping the vehicle

In automatic or instruction mode,

first gear is engaged and the clutch is

released when the vehicle is stopped.

In R, reverse gear remains engaged.
When stopping on gradients, engage

parking brake or depress the brake

pedal. To prevent overheating of the

clutch, an intermittent audible

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warning may sound as a signal to

depress the brake pedal or apply the

parking brake.
Switch off engine if stopping for a

lengthy period, e.g. in traffic jams.
When the vehicle is parked and the

driver's door is opened, a warning

chime will sound if neutral is not

selected or the brake pedal has not

been depressed.

Engine braking

Automatic mode

When driving downhill, the instruction

transmission automated does not

shift into higher gears until a fairly

high engine speed has been reached.

It shifts down in good time when

braking.

Instruction mode

To utilise the engine braking effect,

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill.

Rocking the vehicle

Rocking the vehicle is only

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

sand, mud, snow or a hole. Move the

selector lever between R and A/M (or

between + and -) in a repeat pattern,

while applying light pressure to the

accelerator pedal. Do not race the

engine and avoid sudden

acceleration.

Parking

Apply the parking brake. The most

recently engaged gear (see

transmission display) remains

engaged. With N, no gear is engaged.
When the ignition is switched off, the

transmission no longer responds to

movement of the selector lever.
If the ignition is not switched off, or the

parking brake has not been applied, a

warning chime will sound upon

opening the driver's door.

Instruction mode

If a higher gear is selected when the

engine speed is too low, or a lower

gear when the speed is too high, the

shift is not executed. This prevents

the engine from running at too low or

too high an engine speed.
If engine speed is too low, the

transmission automatically shifts to a

lower gear.
If engine speed is too high, the

transmission only switches to a higher

gear via kickdown.

Electronic driving

programmes

Winter mode V

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Activate the Winter mode if you have

problems starting off on a slippery

road surface.

Activation

Press V. Control indicator V is shown

in the transmission display. The

transmission switches to automatic

mode and the vehicle starts off in a

suitable gear.

Deactivation

The Winter mode is switched off by:

● pressing V again
● turning off the ignition
● switching to instruction mode

In order to protect the transmission at

extremely high clutch temperatures,

an intermittent audible warning may

sound. In such cases, depress the

brake pedal, select "N" and apply the

parking brake to allow the clutch to

cool down.

Laden mode kg

It is possible to use the Laden mode

in both instruction and automatic modes.

In both cases, the gearshifting

patterns are adapted automatically

for carrying an increased payload.

Activation

Press kg. Control indicator kg is

shown in the transmission display.

The transmission will then select

optimized gearshift patterns.

Deactivation

The Laden mode is switched off by:

● pressing kg again
● turning off the ignition

Kickdown

If the accelerator pedal is pressed

past the pressure point, the

transmission shifts to a lower gear

depending on engine speed. Full

engine power is available for

acceleration.
If engine speed is too high the

transmission switches to a higher

gear, even in instruction mode. Without

kickdown this automatic shift is not

effected in instruction mode.

Fault

In the event of a fault, control indicator

W is shown in the transmission

display. Continued driving is possible

provided the vehicle is driven with

care and anticipation.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

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Interruption of power supply

The clutch is not disengaged if there

is an interruption of the power supply

when a gear is engaged. The vehicle

cannot move.
If the vehicle battery is discharged,

start the vehicle using jump leads

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213.

If the cause of the fault is not a

discharged vehicle battery, seek the

assistance of a workshop.
If neutral cannot be selected, the

vehicle must only be towed with the

drive wheels raised off the ground

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216.

Towing the vehicle 3 216.

Brakes

The brake system comprises two

independent brake circuits.
If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

still be braked using the other brake

circuit. However, braking effect is

achieved only when you depress the

brake pedal firmly. You need to use

considerably more force for this. The

braking distance is extended. Seek

the assistance of a workshop before

continuing your journey.
When the engine is not running, the

support of the brake servo unit

disappears once the brake pedal has

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

this in mind when being towed.
Control indicator R 3 99.

Antilock brake system

Antilock brake system (ABS)

prevents the wheels from locking.

ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

to lock. The vehicle remains

steerable, even during hard braking.
ABS control is made apparent

through a pulse in the brake pedal

and the noise of the regulation

process.
For optimum braking, keep the brake

pedal fully depressed throughout the

braking process, despite the fact that

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

the pressure on the pedal.
Control indicator u 3 99.

Fault

If control indicators u and A

illuminate with the messages CHECK

ABS and CHECK ESP in the Driver

Information Centre, there is a fault in

the ABS. The brake system remains

operational but without ABS

regulation.

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9 Warning

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

normal. The advantages of ABS

are no longer available. During

hard braking, the vehicle can no

longer be steered and may

swerve.

If control indicators u, A, R and
C

illuminate, the ABS and ESP are

deactivated and the message

BRAKING FAULT is shown in the

Driver Information Centre. Seek the

assistance of a workshop.
Have the cause of the fault remedied

by a workshop.

Parking brake

9 Warning

Always apply parking brake firmly

without operating the release

button, and apply as firmly as

possible on a downhill or uphill

slope.
To release the parking brake, pull

the lever up slightly, press the

release button and fully lower the

lever.
To reduce the operating forces of

the parking brake, depress the

brake pedal at the same time.

Control indicator R 3 99.
Parking 3 140.

Retractable parking brake

Depending on vehicle, the parking

brake lever retracts to the horizontal

position even with the parking brake

applied.
To release the parking brake, press

the release button and pull the lever

up slightly, then return the lever to the

horizontal position.
To apply the parking brake, pull the

lever up then release it. The lever

returns to the horizontal position.

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Brake assist

If the brake pedal is depressed

quickly and forcefully, maximum

brake force is automatically applied

(full braking).
Maintain steady pressure on the

brake pedal for as long as full braking

is required. Maximum brake force is

automatically reduced when the

brake pedal is released.
Brake assist is not available during an

Autostop. Stop-start system 3 137.

Hill start assist

The system helps prevent unintended

movement when driving away on

inclines.
When releasing the brake pedal after

stopping on an incline (with the

selector lever in a forward gear or

reverse gear), the brakes remain on

for a further two seconds. The brakes

release automatically as soon as the

vehicle begins to accelerate.

Caution

The Hill start assist cannot

completely prevent vehicle

movement in all situations

(extremely steep gradients, etc.).
If necessary, depress the brake

pedal to prevent the vehicle from

rolling backwards.

The Hill start assist is not active

during an Autostop. Stop-start system

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137.

Ride control systems

Traction Control system

The Traction Control system (TC) is a

component part of the Electronic

Stability Program (ESP®

Plus

) which

improves driving stability when

necessary, regardless of the type of

road surface or tyre grip, by

preventing the drive wheels from

spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to

spin, engine output is reduced and

the wheel spinning the most is braked

individually. This considerably

improves the driving stability of the

vehicle on slippery road surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the

ignition is switched on and control

indicator b extinguishes in the

instrument cluster. A corresponding

message also appears in the Driver

Information Centre 3 103.
When TC is active b flashes.

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9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator b 3 100.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 173.

Enhanced Traction function

If necessary, in the event of soft

ground, mud or snow-covered road

surfaces, the Traction control system

(TC) can be deactivated to enhance

traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.

Control indicator Ø illuminates in the

instrument cluster and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
When vehicle speed reaches

50 km/h, the system switches

automatically from Enhanced

Traction function to TC operation.

Control indicator Ø extinguishes in

the instrument cluster.

TC is reactivated by pressing Ø

again. Control indicator Ø

extinguishes.
TC is also reactivated the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Fault

If the system detects a fault, control

indicator b 3 100 illuminates together

with A 3 98 in the instrument cluster

and a corresponding message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre 3 103.
The Traction control system (TC) is

not operational. Have the cause of the

fault remedied by a workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

Electronic stability program

The Electronic Stability Program

(ESP®

Plus

) improves driving stability

when necessary, regardless of the

type of road surface or tyre grip. It also

prevents the drive wheels from

spinning.

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As soon as the vehicle starts to

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

engine output is reduced and the

wheels are braked individually. This

considerably improves the driving

stability of the vehicle on slippery road

surfaces.
ESP®

Plus

is operational as soon as

the ignition is switched on and control

indicator b extinguishes in the

instrument cluster. A corresponding

message also appears in the Driver

Information Centre 3 103.
When ESP®

Plus

comes into action b

flashes.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

Control indicator b 3 100.
Trailer stability assist (TSA) 3 173.

Enhanced Traction function

If necessary, in the event of soft

ground, mud or snow-covered road

surfaces, ESP®

Plus

can be

deactivated to enhance traction:
Press Ø on the instrument panel.

Control indicator Ø illuminates in the

instrument cluster and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre 3 103.
When vehicle speed reaches

50 km/h, the system switches

automatically from Enhanced

Traction function to ESP®

Plus

operation. Control indicator Ø

extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
ESP®

Plus

is reactivated by pressing

Ø

again. Control indicator Ø

extinguishes.
ESP®

Plus

is also reactivated the next

time the ignition is switched on.

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Engine Drag Torque Control

The engine drag torque control

system is an integral feature of

ESP®

Plus

. When downshifting under

slippery road conditions, the engine

speed and torque increases to help

prevent locking of the drive wheels

during sudden deceleration.

Fault

If the system detects a fault, control

indicator b 3 100 illuminates together

with A 3 98 in the instrument cluster

and a corresponding message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre 3 103.
The Electronic Stability Program

(ESP®

Plus

) is not operational. Have

the cause of the fault remedied by a

workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 104.

Limited-slip rear axle

Rear-wheel drive vehicles may be

equipped with an automatic locking

rear differential which automatically

controls the torque transmitted to

each rear wheel, enhancing traction

in the event of soft ground, mud or

snow-covered road surfaces.

9 Warning

Do not let this special safety

feature tempt you into taking risks

when driving.
Adapt speed to the road

conditions.

When vehicle speed reaches

30 km/h, or once the rear wheels

return to surfaces with normal grip,

e.g. paved roads, the system

automatically deactivates,

sometimes accompanied by a noise

(with no consequence to vehicle

behaviour).
The system can also be deactivated

instructionly once normal grip conditions

have resumed by briefly releasing the

accelerator.

Driver assistance

systems

9 Warning

Driver assistance systems are

developed to support the driver

and not to replace the driver's

attention.
The driver accepts full

responsibility when driving the

vehicle.
When using driver assistance

systems, always take care

regarding the current traffic

situation.

Cruise control

The cruise control can store and

maintain speeds of 30 km/h and

above. Deviations from the stored

speeds may occur when driving uphill

or downhill. The stored speed will

flash in the Driver Information Centre

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103.

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For safety reasons the cruise control

cannot be activated until the brake

pedal has been operated once.
Do not use the cruise control if it is not

advisable to maintain a constant

speed.
With instruction transmission

automated, only activate cruise

control in automatic mode.
Control indicators m and U 3 102.

Activation

Press m, control indicator U

illuminates green in the instrument

cluster.

Cruise control is now in standby mode

and a corresponding message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre.

Accelerate to the desired speed and

press < or ]. The current speed is

now stored and maintained and the

accelerator pedal can be released.

Control indicator m illuminates green

in the instrument cluster together with

U and a corresponding message

appears in the Driver Information

Centre.
Vehicle speed can be increased by

depressing the accelerator pedal.

The stored speed flashes in the

instrument cluster. When the

accelerator pedal is released, the

previously stored speed is resumed.
Cruise control remains activated

while gearshifting.
The speed is saved until the ignition

is switched off.

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Increase speed

With cruise control active, the vehicle

speed can be increased continuously

or in small increments by holding

down or tapping < repeatedly.
When the switch is released the

current speed is stored and

maintained.
Alternatively, accelerate to the

desired speed and store by pressing

<

.

Reduce speed

With cruise control active, the vehicle

speed can be decreased

continuously or in small increments

by holding down or tapping ]

repeatedly.
When the switch is released the

current speed is stored and

maintained.

Deactivation

Press $: cruise control is deactivated

and the green control indicator m

extinguishes in the instrument cluster.
Automatic deactivation:

● vehicle speed drops below

30 km/h

● the brake pedal is depressed
● the clutch pedal is depressed
● selector lever in N

The speed is stored and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.

Reactivation

Press R at a speed above 30 km/h.
If the stored speed is much higher

than the current speed, the vehicle

will accelerate powerfully until the

stored speed is obtained.
Pressing < will also reactivate the

cruise control function, but at the

current vehicle speed only, not the

stored speed.

Deleting the stored speed

Press m: Green control indicators

U and m extinguish in the instrument

cluster.

Cruise control speed limiter

The speed limiter prevents the

vehicle exceeding a preset maximum

speed above 30 km/h.

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Activation

Press U, control indicator U

illuminates yellow in the instrument

cluster.
Cruise control speed limiter function

is now in standby mode and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.
Accelerate to the desired speed and

press < or ]. The current speed is

recorded.
The vehicle can be driven normally

but it will not be possible to exceed the

programmed speed limit except in an

emergency.

Where the limit speed cannot be

maintained, e.g. when driving on a

steep decline, the limit speed will

flash in the Driver Information Centre.

Increase limit speed

The limit speed can be increased

continuously or in small increments

by holding down or tapping <

repeatedly.

Reduce limit speed

The limit speed can be decreased

continuously or in small increments

by holding down or tapping ]

repeatedly.

Exceeding the limit speed

In the event of an emergency it is

possible to exceed the limit speed by

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly beyond the point of resistance.
The limit speed will flash in the Driver

Information Centre during this period.
Release the accelerator pedal and

the speed limiter function is

reactivated once a speed lower than

the limit speed is obtained.

Note

In vehicles fitted with a Speed

limiter, fully depressing the

accelerator pedal will not allow you

to exceed the set maximum vehicle

speed. Speed limiter 3 164.

Deactivation

Press $: speed limiter is deactivated

and the vehicle can be driven

normally.
The limit speed is stored and a

corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre.

Reactivation

Press R. The speed limiter function is

reactivated.
Pressing < will also reactivate the

speed limiter function, but at the

current vehicle speed only, not the

stored speed.

Deleting the limit speed

Press U.
Yellow control indicator U

extinguishes in the instrument cluster.

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Speed limiter

Maximum speed limiter

In accordance with local or national

regulations, the vehicle may be

equipped with a fixed maximum

speed limiter that cannot be disabled.
If equipped, a warning label indicating

the fixed maximum speed limit (90 to

130 km/h) is located on the

instrument panel.
Deviations from the maximum speed

limit may occur briefly when driving

downhill, for physical reasons.
A warning buzzer may sound for

ten seconds if the vehicle briefly

exceeds the set limit.
Vehicles also equipped with cruise

control speed limiter: the maximum

speed cannot be exceeded by

depressing the accelerator pedal

firmly beyond the point of resistance.
Cruise control speed limiter 3 160.

Parking assist

9 Warning

It is the driver who bears full

responsibility for the parking

manoeuvre.
Always check the surrounding

area while reversing and using the

rear parking assist system.

The parking assist makes reverse

parking easier by measuring the

distance between the rear of the

vehicle and obstacles.

The system consists of four ultrasonic

parking sensors in the rear bumper.

Note

Attached parts in the detection area

cause system malfunction.

Activation

When reverse gear is engaged, the

system switches itself on

automatically. Readiness for

operation is indicated by a brief

acoustic signal.
An obstacle is indicated by buzzers.

The interval between the buzzers

becomes shorter as the vehicle gets

closer to the obstacle. When the

distance is less than 30 cm, the

buzzer is continuous.

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Deactivation

It is possible to permanently or

temporarily deactivate the system.

Temporary deactivation

Temporarily deactivate the system by

pressing r on the instrument panel

with the ignition on. LED illuminates in

the button when deactivated.
When reverse gear is selected, no

acoustic signal will sound, indicating

deactivation.
The function is reactivated by

pressing r again or the next time

the ignition is switched on.

Permanent deactivation

Permanently deactivate the system

by pressing and holding r on the

instrument panel for approx.

three seconds with the ignition on.

LED illuminates continuously in the

button when permanently

deactivated.
The system is deactivated and will not

operate. When reverse gear is

selected, no acoustic signal will

sound, indicating deactivation.
The function is reactivated by

pressing and holding r for approx.

three seconds.

Fault

If the system detects an operating

fault, when selecting reverse gear a

continuous acoustic alarm will sound

for approx. three seconds. Consult a

workshop to have the cause of the

fault remedied.

Caution

When reversing, the area should

be free from obstacles which could

impact on the underside of the

vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may

not be visible, could lead to

uncharacteristic changes in the

vehicle handling. In the event of

such an impact, consult a

workshop.

Basic notes on parking assist

system

9 Warning

Under certain circumstances,

various reflective surfaces on

objects or clothing as well as

external noise sources may cause

the system to fail to detect

obstacles.
Special attention must be paid to

low obstacles which can damage

the lower part of the bumper.

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Caution

Performance of the sensors can

be reduced when sensors are

covered, e.g. by ice or snow.
Performance of the parking assist

system can be reduced due to

heavy loading.
Special conditions apply if there

are taller vehicles involved (e.g.

off-road vehicles, mini vans,

vans). Object identification in the

upper part of these vehicles

cannot be guaranteed.
Objects with a very small reflection

cross-section, e.g. objects of

narrow size or soft materials, may

not be detected by the system.
The parking assist system will not

detect objects which are out of the

detection range of the sensors.

Rear view camera

The rear view camera assists the

driver when reversing by displaying a

view of the area behind the vehicle in

either the interior mirror or the

Infotainment system display screen.

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Warning

The rear view camera does not

replace driver vision. Note that

objects that are outside the

camera's field of view, e.g. below

the bumper or underneath the

vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only

looking at the display and check

the surrounding area behind and

around the vehicle before

reversing.

The camera is typically installed on

the rear doors/tailgate, beneath the

number plate moulding.

The area displayed by the camera is

limited. The distance of the image that

appears on the display differs from

the actual distance.

Note

To achieve the optimum visibility, the

rear view camera must not be

obscured by dirt, snow or ice.

Activation

Interior mirror display screen

Rear view camera display is

automatically activated when reverse

gear is engaged. An audible signal

confirms activation.